Project Risk Manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Supports the comprehensive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks that could impact the institution's ability to achieve strategic and operational goals. Responsible for providing day-to-day support and guidance to academic and non-academic departments, facilitating the risk assessment process, and collecting risk data and reports. The ERM Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Audit Officer.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists the Chief Audit Officer, Deputy Chief Audit Officer, and ERM Governance and Compliance Committee in executing and advancing the ERM program by supporting risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, and mitigation activities
2. Prepares periodic risk assessment reports and presentations to the ERM and Compliance Committee on a recurring cadence
3. Coordinates and supports the day-to-day ERM framework and operations, ensuring alignment of the program with policies and procedures
4. Coordinates the annual ERM reporting process
5. Partners with the University System of Georgia (USG) to support consistent application of risk management practices across the university system
6. Participates in risk management working groups and committees to address emerging risk issues, taking the lead roles on specific projects when assigned
7. Develops and maintains key risk indicators and university reporting to support leadership with risk insights and actionable plans
8. Analyzes risk data against key strategic priorities to assist in formulating recommendations on policy, processes, and mitigation strategies
9. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate risk activities, exchange best practices, and deliver enterprise risk management (ERM) guidance
10. Supports ERM education and awareness efforts to strengthen and sustain a culture of effective risk management
11. Assists with special ERM initiatives and projects assigned by KSU or USG leadership
12. Evaluates ERM processes and reporting practices and recommends enhancements to improve effectiveness and consistency
13. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with institutional risk coordinators and KSU/USG leadership to support a cohesive and effective enterprise risk management program
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in ERM, operational risk, compliance, audit, or related activities
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Enterprise Risk Manager (CERM), Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education and/or government
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $70,000 to $83,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues.
Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to analyze information and identify trends and data.
Ability to summarize complex information and data.
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of ERM frameworks and their application to organizational operations and governance
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ERM frameworks and associated processes.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ERM industry standards, including best practices and operational policies and procedures.
Knowledge of internal audit professional standards.
Knowledge of Board-level governance, functions, relationships, and history.
Knowledge of current trends in higher education.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations impacting higher education.
Knowledge of Board of Regents and KSU policies and procedures.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills for executive and subject matter expert audiences.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf